SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL

SCIENCES
FEBRUARY 2023
BACHELOR IN PUBLIC RELATIONS
MANAGEMENT
EPR21103 PUBLIC AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

NAME : THARUNA A/P RAJA

STUDENT ID : 012023021559

TASK : ASSIGNMENT 1
DATE OF : 2nd April 2023
SUBMISSION

LECTURER NAME : MADAM NURUL NAFISHA

MASRI
 Table of Contents

Introduction 3

Journal Review 4

International Public Relation Practices 6

My Opinion 10

References 13
Introduction

Human trafficking takes many forms and affects both adults and children
in both rich and poor nations.

This problem, also known as modern slavery, affects an estimated 40.3

million people worldwide and earns traffickers at least $150 billion per
year, making it one of the most profitable crimes in the world. Although
most countries have banned slavery, many countries are unable to
successfully enforce these bans, and modern slavery remains a significant
global challenge today.

Human trafficking is defined as the capture and exploitation of a person

through deception, brutality, or coercion. Forced labor (including sex
trafficking), forced marriage, and forced organ removal are the three most
common types.

Forced labor, defined as any job or service performed involuntarily, is the

most prevalent form of human trafficking, affecting nearly 25 million
people worldwide. This group includes sixteen million people employed
in private-sector industries such as domestic work, agriculture, and
manufacturing, as well as people trapped in bonded labor, in which
people are forced to repay loans or inherited debts in exploitative
situations.

Governments, NGOs, and other stakeholders have recently begun to pay

more attention to the problem of human trafficking as it continues to
expand in scope and complexity. Therefore, to address this topic in depth,
this is a review from a journal article written by Majeed A. Rahman.
Journal Review

Majeed A. Rahman offers a thorough analysis of the phenomena of

human trafficking in the context of the global market economy in his
article "Human Trafficking in the period of Globalization: The Case of
Trafficking in the Global Market Economy."

The paper emphasizes the significance of dealing with these underlying

issues as a means of reducing human trafficking and asks for more efforts
to combat poverty, advance gender equality, and deal with the underlying
elements that contribute to political instability.

The article also offers a comprehensive study of the manner in which the
world market economy supports the continued practice of human
trafficking. According to the author, the problem is primarily being
caused by the need for cheap labor, the exploitation of communities that
are already weak, and the absence of oversight and accountability in the
global market economy. In addition to highlighting the need for more
regulation and responsibility in the global market economy, the article
urges further action to address the desire for cheap labor and the
exploitation of vulnerable groups.

Another aspect of the article's strength is the author's insistence on the

value of a holistic strategy for combating human trafficking. The essay
makes the case that attempts to stop human trafficking need to include a
variety of tactics, such as prevention, protection, and prosecution.

The author emphasizes the significance of both protection and prevention

measures, such as victim support and rehabilitation, as well as initiatives
to reduce poverty and increase education. The significance of
criminalizing and prosecuting traffickers as well as other prosecution
efforts is also emphasized in the text.

A critical evaluation of the present countermeasures against human

trafficking is also included in the paper. According to the author, existing
strategies, such as criminalizing human trafficking and emphasizing
victim assistance, fall short of addressing the underlying causes of the
issue.

The paper emphasizes the need for a more comprehensive strategy that
takes into account the underlying economic, social, and political issues
that fuel human trafficking. The need of a victim-centered strategy, which
priorities the requirements and rights of victims, is also emphasized in the
text.

The article's absence of concrete proof to back up the claims made is one
of its flaws. There is a need for more empirical research to back up the
statements stated in the essay, even if it offers a thorough study of the
problem of human trafficking and how it relates to the global market
economy.

All things considered, the article "Human Trafficking in the period of

Globalization: The Case of Trafficking in the Global Market Economy"
makes a significant contribution to the body of knowledge on the subject.
The article presents a thorough study of the problem and includes
insightful information about the ways in which the development of the
global market economy supports the continuation of human trafficking.

The article also stresses the necessity for more international collaboration
in tackling the issue of human trafficking and the significance of taking a
comprehensive approach to the issue. The article is a useful contribution
to the area since it emphasizes the need to address the underlying causes
of human trafficking and emphasizes victim-centered strategies.

International Public Relation Practices

The article by Rahman offers a perceptive examination of the problem of

human trafficking within the framework of globalization and the global
market economy. According to the author, human trafficking is a
complicated and diverse problem that affects a variety of parties,
including traffickers, victims, and the larger global community.

The essay emphasizes the requirement for a thorough strategy to combat

human trafficking that encompasses a number of stakeholders, including
governments, civil society organizations, and the commercial sector.

The fact that human trafficking is not only a criminal activity but also a
public relations issue is one of the main insights that Rahman offers.
Even if they are not directly participating in the practice themselves,
many companies that are a part of global supply chains run the risk of
being linked to human trafficking, according to the author. This is
because it is challenging for businesses to keep track of every facet of
their operations due to the complexity of global supply chains, which
involve numerous layers of suppliers and subcontractors.

As a result, it is crucial for businesses to act proactively to address the

problem of human trafficking in their supply chains in order to preserve
stakeholder trust and safeguard their reputations. International public
relations practice can be used in this situation to ensure the avoidance of
human trafficking activities is being held through under the company or
by the company.

Companies are being held more and more accountable in today's

globalized world for the effects of their operations on society and the
environment. When it comes to problems with human rights like human
trafficking, this is especially true.

Business owners can communicate their support for human rights and
their efforts to combat the problem of human trafficking through a variety
of public relations techniques. They might, for instance, make public
declarations denouncing the practice of human trafficking and explaining
the policies and processes they have in place to deal with the problem in
their supply chains. For example, they could partner with media in
regards to this matter or support funds to help the survivors and the
victims of sex trafficking as media is public’s biggest news platform that
could help in bringing awareness.

In order to create best practices and recommendations for avoiding

human trafficking in the global market economy, they can also
collaborate with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other
stakeholders who are actively promoting and involved in combating this
issue all over the world.

Moreover, their companies Public Relation Teams could work with the
survivors of human trafficking. Task forces frequently collaborate with
the media in order to share survivor tales with the general public. Task
force members should assist in deterring survivors from simply telling
their tales. For all parties involved, awareness is essential, but
empowering survivors to be more than their story is more important.

Companies can take proactive measures to address the issue of human

trafficking in addition to public relations tactics. They may, for instance,
put due diligence procedures in place to make sure that their suppliers are
not complicit in human trafficking. To have background check on their
superiors and employee’s regular activities and have regular check on
their daily activities if there is any sort of involvement of human
trafficking.

To increase awareness of the problem and develop capability for

resolving it, they can also offer training and support to their staff and
suppliers. For example, providing them talks and trainings in regards to
this matter to educate them on identifying the traps. Making sure if they
need a private session with their team leaders or superiors in regards to
any matters that are bothering them to avoid any sort of wrong decisions
that could lead them to it intentionally or unintentionally.

Companies can show their dedication to upholding human rights and

acting as responsible corporate citizens by engaging in these acts.
Companies could promote policies or create policies related to human
trafficking and acknowledge it among their employees, superiors,
stakeholders etc. They could make sure to always check on the legal
requirements of the stakeholders and shareholders through renewal.
(Simon Tanner, 2021)

International public relations professionals can be very helpful to

businesses as they deal with the problem of human trafficking. In order to
garner support for their initiatives, they might offer advice on how to
create efficient PR campaigns and how to interact with stakeholders.

By offering perceptions into the political and social conditions in which

the problem arises, they can also aid businesses in navigating the complex
world of human trafficking.

As more than just a nutshell, Rahman's article offers an insightful

viewpoint on the problem of human trafficking in the context of
globalization and the global market economy. The author's insights into
the implications of human trafficking for public relations highlight the
significance of proactive action on the part of businesses to address this
issue.

And safeguard their reputations in the current globalized business

climate. Companies may show their dedication to human rights and their
commitment to acting as responsible corporate citizens by tackling
human trafficking in a thorough and cooperative manner.
My Opinion

I believe that one of the main obstacles to combating human trafficking is

the absence of political will and dedication on the part of governments all
around the world.

While some nations have achieved tremendous strides in the fight against
human trafficking, many others have yet to make any real headway.
Furthermore, enforcement of anti-trafficking laws and procedures can be
lax, and victims could not get the assistance and protection they require.

Governments must adopt a more all-inclusive and cooperative strategy to

combat human trafficking that includes a variety of stakeholders, such as
law enforcement agencies, civil society organizations, and the
commercial sector.

Based on the author, he believes that, there should be initiatives to reduce

poverty and increase education opportunities. In my opinion, I strongly
agree on how this could be one of the biggest factors to combat human
trafficking such as child labor, child sex rings, organ removal etc.

Government should take initiatives and implement campaigns, programs

and opportunities to promote the importance of education and knowledge
in relation to this issue especially in rural areas. For example, they could
organize influencers along with survivors to have a talk about human
trafficking, sex slavery and how they can identify.
They could also partnership with NGO’s and companies to raise fund or
do funding to support their education funds in rural areas. Therefore,
companies could focus on their man-power supply especially in
construction field, agricultural field or any other industrial field to avoid
any sorts of illegal laboring.

Moreover, government should also educate and provide the enough

resources for the law enforcements to understand and identify between
the victims and criminals of sex trafficking. Change in attitudes towards
human trafficking victims must alter.

Most of the law enforcements still regard human trafficking victims as

criminals because they may have previously engaged in prostitution or
other criminal behavior. This can exacerbate victims' trauma and make
them less willing to collaborate with police and prosecutors pursuing the
traffickers. (Police Executive Research Forum, 2020)

Training should go beyond the basics of human trafficking definitions

and signs. Departments should also train their employees on proper case
classification, evidence collection, victim-centered practices, officer
conduct during undercover operations, requirements for performance
supervision, interagency collaboration, and how to treat unauthorized
trafficking victims. (Police Research Executive Forum, 2020)

Governments must protect victims and take steps to prevent them from
being charged with or sentenced for crimes that they were coerced into
doing. The core causes of human trafficking, such as poverty, illiteracy,
and social exclusion, must also be addressed by governments through
expenditures on social security, healthcare, and education initiatives.
They could help prevent sex trafficking through a global fight policy to
sex trafficking in all state areas.

The necessity for greater international cooperation and coordination is

another crucial part in combating human trafficking. A global reaction is
necessary since human trafficking is a multinational crime. International
organizations like the United Nations and its agencies can be very helpful
in promoting international collaboration as well as in offering support and
technical assistance for projects aimed at combating human trafficking.

The article also emphasizes the need for a more in-depth knowledge of
human trafficking that considers the various circumstances in which it
occurs. For instance, human trafficking in the sex industry can be distinct
from that in the agriculture industry or domestic labor. In order to be
effective, anti-trafficking policies and techniques must be adapted to the
particular environments in which they are being used.

To conclude, the issue of human trafficking is a serious violation of

human rights, and politicians, civil society organizations, and the general
public must give it their immediate attention. The issue of human
trafficking can be monitored and slowed – down by the unity of
government, law enforcements, media and public.

For human trafficking to be eradicated, it is essential to address its

underlying causes, such as poverty, illiteracy, and social marginalization.
In addition, for this worldwide issue to be properly combated, there has to
be more international coordination and cooperation as well as a more
sophisticated knowledge of human trafficking.
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